from arthouse films to Hollywood blockbusters, Penélope Cruz has established herself as one of the most successful crossover actors, starring in both English and Spanish-language films, and scooping up a slew of awards—including an Oscar, a BAFTA and a string of European film awards—in her career of 30 plus years. A muse to Pedro Almodóvar, who directed her in hits such as All About My Mother (1999), and beloved by the late Karl Lagerfeld—who first photographed her as the face of the Chanel cruise 2018 collection—it is easy to see why audiences, filmmakers and designer alike have fallen in love with the captivating actress.
